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• Re: Reasonable cruising speed?
  Historical mailing list - Gregor Brandt
  Fri, 4 Aug 2006 12:09:22 -0600
  ...And what does that > say > about the ground track trace most, even older GPS units, store? > And what of > the newer GPS units , especially...
• Re: GE High Output Bulbs
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 27 Feb 1999 06:31:42 -0500
  ...The "Bulbs" will fit the later model Vanagons with the rectangular head lamps and the sealed beam units will not. After reading the information...
• Re: AC in a westy?
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Heidcamp
  Mon, 29 Jul 2002 12:42:59 -0500
  ...AC in a westy? I went through the process of buying several A/C units trying to accomplish the installation you mention. I tried...
• Inside the van propane tanks
  Historical mailing list - C&S Gibbs. Alaska. USA.
  Thu, 1 Jul 1999 21:21:31 -0800
  ...Furthermore the mobile heating units the flame has got to be no more than 18 inches from the propane tank just by the units...
• Re: Stereo Suggestions
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Wed, 14 Feb 2007 16:00:09 -0500
  ...The corners of the dash opening are rounded, and need to be squared off a bit to get most DIN mount units to fit...
• Re: Roof top Air conditioners
  Historical mailing list - George Jannini
  Sun, 24 Mar 2002 12:06:11 -0500
  Scott, << I was told that the RV style roof mount units run on 24VDC....any truth to this? >> Nope. They run on house current...
• Recharging AC unit
  Historical mailing list - Kellen Dengler
  Sat, 4 Dec 2004 18:19:21 -0700
  ...Do these units need to be recharged ever? I'm guessing this thing is as old as the van. Where would I get it...
• Re: GPS system
  Historical mailing list - Walter Houle
  Thu, 29 Nov 2007 14:51:02 -0500
  ...Touch screen display thats easy to use in a car, similar to the factory installed automotive GPS units. Also, its completly portable, so you...
• Re: FW: add A/C
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Michael Gronski
  Mon, 31 Jul 2000 14:19:28 -0400
  ...The rotary compressor contained in this sleek little unit provides quieter operation than larger units while still putting out plenty of cool air. With...
• Re: Projektzwo driving light compatibility
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sat, 11 Dec 2010 16:41:17 -0800
  Yes, Phil Z's fogs are PZ units. Not PZ (Projektwo) but PZ (Phil Zimmerman) units. You won't Last here long if you...
• Re: WTB a new radio.....
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Sun, 13 Feb 2000 16:35:35 -0800
  ...especially the CD units... they get bigger and bigger because they are making them with more and more power and features... mostly the Blaupunkts...
• Re: Roof Top Air Conditioning
  Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
  Tue, 13 Jun 2006 11:40:34 -0400
  ...I have seen some discussions on this topic on the list, and > have > seen evaporative conditioners, kooleraire units, fans, mounted window > units, > etc. but...
• Re: Air conditioner for camping
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 29 Mar 2002 20:55:07 -0600
  ...Since I've got an Air Cooled, I found that many of the units could sit above the spare tire carrier (Panisonic units) but...
• FS Pioneer 4'' speakers
  Historical mailing list - Chris Szpejankowski
  Wed, 8 Jul 2015 10:17:12 -0400
  ...I replaced them with fancier Polk units. Pmail me if interested. Chris in Atnalta, GA. Wysłane z iPhone'a
• Re: HHO Kits
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 16 Apr 2011 19:22:25 -0400
  ...16/2011, David Beierl wrote... >diesel fuel to obtain 1.125 units of HHO fuel. Now you run it back >>into the engine and...
• Re: Let's Keep Joel Busy, Chapter 2
  Historical mailing list - Stuart Redford
  Tue, 19 Jul 94 18:24:08 PDT
  ...name scribbled on the side of one of those split-window units cruising the PNW (Pacific Northwest): Der Bummler scr@hpvcpnpi.vcd.hp.com
• gas heater info (repost)
  Historical mailing list
  27 Oct 1995 03:13:05 GMT
  ...I also have an assortment of used parts and complete units for sale, both for Eberspacher and Stewart Warner. Stay warm, Tom Johnson
• porta-pottis
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Wed, 1 Jul 1998 17:40:24 -0500
  We got one of the JC Whitney Fiamma Italian-made units that works great. The slide valve keeps odors in when it's shut...
• Re: AC etc for AUDI Swap/H4+lens/reflectors
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Fri, 15 Jan 1999 17:32:41 -0700
  ...The part number for the stock Caravelle H4 units is: 255 941 105 for the left 255 941 106 for the right OK Per...
• Re: AC Unit
  Historical mailing list - Matt Sim
  Sun, 17 Jun 2001 22:05:11 -0400
  Well, if anyone else wants one of these vunderbar ac units for an aircooled Vanagon, let me know. Matt ----- Original Message ----- From: VWBUSMAN2001@aol...
• GTRV inspection report
  Historical mailing list - William Dummitt
  Wed, 18 Aug 1999 20:04:51 -0400
  ...A Panasonic AC was built into a rear door of all the units on the lot- pretty nice installation. Very nice lower bed, upper...
• dashboard fan / AC
  Historical mailing list - Wagner Michael
  10 May 1995 13:42:15 -0800
  ...I'm wondering if that would work better? I've seen RV/Camper catalogs with all manner of A/C units... couldn't quite...
• Re: Kingpins and Linkpins, '66 standard
  Historical mailing list - Douglas
  Tue, 09 Jul 1996 11:24:59 -0700
  ...You would in all likelyhood be better off buying rebuilt units. Did you know that the front end off a '68 through '71 will...
• Re: Inverter power 110V Vanagon Formulas to condider from Dennis
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 12 Apr 1998 12:58:11 -0400
  ...This is common for all auto AC units. The 4000 BTU unit will work well while parked in the shade. Traveling down the road...
• Re: Headlamp upgrades to brighter lights - think of others
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 11 Sep 2003 11:22:56 +1200
  ...blue-tinted H4 bulbs in nonQH units RHD H4 units H4s in US-market lights lights misadjusted A proper LHD H4 unit has a...
• Re: radio and stereo question - ignore previous (incomplete) email!
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 1 Dec 2008 22:03:25 -0700
  ...Cars these days tend to have headunits designed-in, and aftermarket units will not fit in their place, which I consider to be seriously...
• Re: Early Vanagon Shift Linkage Available Again!
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 30 Sep 2009 09:19:46 -0600
  ...Our new units are all > steel so no more trouble prone plastic. We are selling these units for > $110 each and we also have...
• Re: AC etc for AUDI Swap/H4+lens/reflectors
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sat, 16 Jan 1999 21:33:12 +0100
  ...The part number for the stock Caravelle H4 units > > is: > > 255 941 105 for the left > > 255 941 106 for the right > > > > Ok, I...
• Re: Cool Lighting
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 10 Sep 2001 08:31:09 -0700
  ...Brand name "Planet Bike", the white LED units (single white LED, about Can$9, white LEDs still much more expensive than amber or red...
• Re: Toyotomi A/C for Westy
  Historical mailing list - R J Bellanca
  Tue, 08 Jul 1997 06:55:43 -0700
  ...Magee wrote: >Volks, >Found this distributor on the Web for the Toyotomi line of A/C units as >has been discussed on the List...
• Re: Single DIN touch screen
  Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
  Thu, 5 Aug 2021 13:44:47 -0700
  ...That said, with the global chip shortages as a > result of the pandemic, many of the dozen or so units that exist seem to...
• Re: 85 Vanagon head thumper
  Historical mailing list - David Etter
  Fri, 11 May 2007 09:51:03 -0600
  ...As far as .." Care of future units?" is concerned, However improbable and impractical it is, I would think keeping the door open (cylinders extended...
• Vanagon trivia
  Historical mailing list - mdrillock
  Sat, 9 Aug 2008 17:51:06 -0700
  ...as production wound down Typical annual production was roughly 150,000 units The last couple years much fewer numbers were made since the Austria...
• Re: 87 Vanagon v 90 Cabrio ISVs
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Sat, 26 Apr 2003 00:14:03 +0000
  ...BOTH are two wire units. So that was a plus..... > > > > My next step was to swab ISV control units. I found the Vanagon's...
• Another portable hot water on demand system
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Fri, 25 Jul 2008 11:21:06 -0800
  ...One of the drawbacks to the Zodi units is when you turn the water off the heat does not shut off. So, when you...
• Re: very interesting siting
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  Fri, 21 Feb 1997 09:40:45 -0500
  ...I've seen the Vanagons parked inside their compound, and have wondered why they aren't T4 units... Tom F.
• E-Code Lights
  Historical mailing list - VMontgo32
  Sun, 10 May 1998 14:18:26 EDT
  ...Hopefully I can find the complete units to make the change. The DOT sealed beams are a disgrace to night lighting. Any help would...
• Re: Cassette deck woes
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Wed, 23 Jun 1999 11:51:43 -0500
  ...Please note that these prices are for reasonable quality sound, as high end units are much more. Budd Premack 86 Syncro, 84 GL(for...
• Re: Auxiliary A/C in front Westy Luggage rack
  Historical mailing list - Matt Utterback
  Tue, 31 Jul 2001 15:54:08 -0400
  ...Do these small A/C units un on AC or DC power? Would they fit? Has it been done? Matt
• Re: gutless AND unreliable...(C'mon Volkswagen!!)
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 1 Apr 2003 19:29:41 +1200
  ...Replace Bosch electric components with Japanese units... steering column/switchgear ditto... cut out electric window regulators with inner door-panels and weld into VW...
• Bus Dee-Poh H4 lights
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Tue, 8 Jul 2003 00:42:57 -0400
  ...the pair with bulbs? Gooder or badder than the Hella H4 units offered from 'other' vendors at twice the price? My credit card is...
• Re: back on the list - related to the madness of van ownership
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 13 Apr 2007 00:43:39 EDT
  ...animal collection when the ocean's rise > > > > > vanagons make awesome storage units!! ask anyone who's been to my place. :<) chris ************************************** See what's...
• recall list
  Historical mailing list - dawn
  Sun, 4 Mar 2001 09:04:54 -0800
  ...VANAGON Potential Number of Units Affected: 600 Manufactured From: JUL 1987 To: MAR 1988 Year of Recall: '88 Type of Report: Vehicle Summary: IMPROPER...
• Re: Where should the radio fit in an older A/T with A/C.
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Sat, 17 Jan 2015 11:23:38 -0800
  ...Both units came with a plastic box which allowed installation of the radio in a face-up, vertical position, in front of the shifter...
• Re: Propex Heater
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  Wed, 08 Jan 1997 09:52:41 -0500
  ...These are small units you see installed in VW campers in Europe all the time; 5100 BTU sealed combustion units that fit under the...
• CD/MP3 Player suggestions
  Historical mailing list - Gary
  Wed, 1 Jan 2003 20:26:54 -0500
  ...I have heard there are size restrictions on the units....some won't fit because they are too big. Any suggestions on what units...
• Re: Propane fired airconditioning
  Historical mailing list - Mark C
  Tue, 25 Jul 2006 11:08:57 -0700
  ...He said that originally AC units were propane > then went to R12 and that didn't work too well for the environment and then...
• Anyone have a good rear heater core for sale?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 10 Dec 2013 09:25:13 -0800
  ...Not that the quality of these OEM units is very good either. I replaced the one in my '84 at about 150k miles too...
• Possible aaz/ turbo diesel source?
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Mon, 26 Sep 2011 08:39:51 -0600
  ...had vw turbo diesels? Im looking into finding make of such units to research which motor/s and possible source for my upgrade and...
• Re: CB placement
  Historical mailing list - Cetin Seren
  Wed, 12 Jun 1996 03:38:12 -0400
  I have one of the el cheapo small units I got from DAMARK -- it fits very nicely in the left door pocket of the...
• Re: Power window conversion
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Wed, 5 Dec 2001 07:10:10 -0800
  ...bmc :) "Faith will move mountains, but you'd better bring a shovel...." Apparently > it's slower but more reliable than stock VW units (doesn...
• Webasto BBW46
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Mon, 13 Jan 2003 14:05:30 -0500
  ...Does anyone have any troubleshooting information / expereince with these units? The only thing I found online was: http://home.t-online.de/home/meyer...
• Re: Climate Control Help
  Historical mailing list - John Runberg
  Wed, 1 Dec 2004 22:24:43 -0500
  I have one of these units in my 83. Controls are underneath the stock heat/vent sliders - one knob for temp and a second...
• a refrigerator replacement
  Historical mailing list - David Bartolini
  Fri, 10 Dec 2004 09:54:35 -0500
  ...Any suggestion of any units that will fit without major modifications? Davidb
• Re: AC powered Air Cond.for van
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 18 Jan 2001 15:37:42 -0500
  ...I think the automotive units tend to run up above 10,000 BTU/hr and I have a notion (could easily be wrong) that...
• Dash A/C in a T3, cool dreams
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 22 May 2006 13:25:33 -0700
  ...The A/C units under discussion don't even appear to offer any fresh air setting. They could perhaps be installed such that the...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 15 Sep 2006 - Special issue (#2006-780)
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 16 Sep 2006 06:05:38 -0500
  Jeff, where do you get those Motive units? John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Jeffrey Vickers wrote: > I have one of the Motive units. Love...
• Re: AC under rear seat?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 10 Jul 2008 08:43:07 -0700
  ...On Wed, Jul 9, 2008 at 2:38 PM, mdrillock <mdrillock@cox.net> wrote: > The A/C units I have seen installed under the...
• Re: Alternator Brushes Wore Out Pretty Darn Quick
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Mon, 22 Aug 2011 17:42:02 -0600
  ...The option of the FLAPS gimmick of >> "lifetime warranty" units is to be avoided unless you will enjoy taking >> the part on and off...
• Re: 12V substitutes for OEM Dometic refrigerator / fridge?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 17 May 2003 14:00:36 -0400
  ...They do start cooling immediately, unlike the absorption units that take 20 minutes to start up; and likewise they aren't affected by vehicle...